Formal Paper on APRN Practice
I will be practicing in the state of Georgia:
State regulations and requirements for advanced practice nursing vary widely. You will need to be aware of the regulations and requirements for the state in which you intend to practice. This assignment is intended to make sure you are ready to meet all legal, certification, and licensure requirements when you complete your education. In addition, this assignment is designed for you to begin shaping a personal practice philosophy that will enable you to create a fulfilling and successful APRN practice.
This assignment is to be completed individually. It will require you to do some research. Review your State Board of Nursing website, national certification associations, State Board of Pharmacy, and any pertinent legislative records necessary to determine the regulations for advanced practice nurse licensure and practice in your state.
You will need to consider the various clinical and non-clinical roles discussed in this course. Some of these may be dictated by your state regulations. Are you required to have a collaborative relationship with a physician? If so, what is your plan for establishing and maintaining this connection? How do you intend to stay current in your continuing education requirements? If you will be an employee, does your employer cover the costs associated with continuing education? (I will be an employee).
Write a paper outlining the legal, scope of practice, prescriptive authority, certification, and licensure requirements in your anticipated state of practice (I will be practicing in the state of Georgia). Include a plan for how you intend to meet requirements upon completion of your education. Discuss your vision for your practice and how you intend to make this vision a reality. Include non-clinical roles you intend to fill, relationships you hope to establish, and your plan for how you will do this.
Criteria:
Discuss the legal, scope of practice, and prescriptive authority requirements in your anticipated state of practice. Include a detailed plan for how you intend to meet these requirements upon graduation.
Discuss certification and licensure requirements in your anticipated state of practice. Include a detailed plan of how you intend to meet these requirements after graduation.
Discuss your vision for your future practice and how you intend to make this vision a reality. Include non-clinical roles you intend to fill, relationships you hope to establish, and your plan for how you will do this.
Your paper should be written according to APA format criteria and should be no longer than 6 pages excluding the title page and references. All assignments should be in APA format, including being double-spaced and in 12-point type. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are minimum requirements in a college-level course.
